Altú
Altú is an archaeological site in Tzucacab, Yucatán.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tzucacab and Peto.
Tzucacab
Town
Tzucacab is a town and the municipal seat of the Tzucacab Municipality in Yucatán, Mexico. It gained prominence for being the site where the Treaty of Tzucacab was signed, an attempt to end the brutal Caste War of Yucatán that began in the Yucatán Peninsula in 1847. Tzucacab is situated 7 km west of Altú.
Peto
Town
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Peto is a town and the municipal seat of the Peto Municipality, located in the state of Yucatán, Mexico. With a population of approximately 21,456 according to the 2020 census, Peto serves as a cultural and historical center in southeastern Yucatán. Peto is situated 8 km northeast of Altú.
Altú
- Type: Archaeological site
- Also known as: “Altu” and “Sartenejas”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Tzucacab, Yucatán, Yucatán and the South, Mexico, North America
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Latitude
20.08333° or 20° 5′ northLongitude
-88.98333° or 88° 59′ westElevation
36 metres (118 feet)Open location code
76GH32M8+8MGeoNames ID
3532968
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